Art Education Articles

Working as an educator—whether you teach young children, teenagers or adults—requires expert knowledge in both your subject area and in pedagogy. This is especially true for art educators, who are responsible for using pedagogical theory to encourage students to develop their own philosophy of art practice alongside their technical artistic skills. In order to do…

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process by which individuals develop personal relationships and self-awareness. Crucial in shaping identity, SEL can positively impact how a person feels about themselves, relates to others and perceives the world. In classrooms, SEL fosters vulnerability between students and teachers, setting the foundation for strong learning outcomes. “Insofar as…

Jae Won Shim strives to help her students feel empowered, both in and out of her classroom. In order to become the most effective teacher for her students, Shim completed a Master of Arts in Art Education from Adelphi University. In this alumni spotlight, we hear from Shim regarding her approach to art education, her…

Art education careers offer uniquely fulfilling opportunities to share the power of creative expression with others and help them discover inspiration. And, as an art teacher, you are uniquely positioned to make a difference in students’ lives. For example, a report from the National Endowment for the Arts suggested that opportunities to explore creativity may…

Ariel Fleurimond is senior director of instructional design and curriculum support at Columbia University. Before she moved into that role, she earned her MA in Educational Technology from Adelphi, and then went on to a doctoral degree at Teachers College, Columbia University. Ariel talked to fellow EdTech alum Ameenat Kadree about her time in the…